The Indian district administration and police have decided to constitute a standing committee to share intelligence, strengthen coastal security, prevent smuggling and human trafficking through sea route.

The decision to set up the committee, comprising representatives from various security agencies, was taken at a meeting chaired by Collector K. Nanthakumar last week.

The meeting was attended by representatives from other security agencies such as Special branch, Q branch, Special division, Indian Coast Guard, Intelligence Bureau, Marine Police, Naval detachments, Forest and Fisheries departments.